CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Public Procurement Officer (Band 5)

Salary Range – $2,190,302 – $2,945,713 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.

JOB SUMMARY

The Public Procurement Officer under the general supervision of the Director, Public Procurement, is to assist in the procurement processes required for the acquisition of goods and services essential for the operation of the RWSL.  The incumbent will ensure that all procurements are conducted in accordance with the Government of Jamaica procurement guidelines and procedures (Public Procurement Act 2015).

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Diploma in Public Administration/Management Studies/Accounting or any other related field
• Three (3) years’ procurement experience, in a similar position

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Extensive knowledge of Government Procurement guidelines and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of contract administration
• Ability to research and evaluate technical proposals and recommend contracts for award
• Knowledge of office management principles, practices and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of Accounting practices as applied to procurement procedures
• Working knowledge of computer applications

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (includes but not limited to)

• Prepare tender notices and advertisements
• Prepare RFQ for goods, general services and minor works
• Obtain quotations/tenders from appropriately qualified suppliers
• Assist with preparation of tender documents and sale of tender document.
• Maintain Procurement records in good order to facilitate audit and other reviews
• Prepare Quarterly Contracts Award report to be submitted to The Contractor General’s Office (QCA Report)
• Maintain a database of all bonds and insurances and ensure that they are current all times and take responsibility for the safe keeping and return of all relevant documents
• Prepare purchase orders for goods/services
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed rèsumè and application letter no later than Monday, July 27, 2026 to:

Senior Director, Corporate Services

Rural Water Supply Limited

3^rd Floor, The Towers

25 Dominica Drive, Kingston 5.

Email: [email protected]

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.